We’re DEEP into spooky season and I am DRUNK.
(I’m playing Among Us with friends. Don’t worry about it.)
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Tag: queer lit
The Bookish Baking Tag
In the past few days, I’ve scarfed down two mini cheesecakes and a pint of cheesecake ice cream.
Winter is coming and I must prepare.
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October TBR: Stretch Goal City
It’s spooky season now. This year, I’m leaning in EXTRA hard to the pumpkins, black cats, and skeletons.
(The election is incoming. Let me have this joy.)
I crafted this overly ambitious October TBR that I almost certainly won’t finish, BUT…what if I did?
Wouldn’t that be sooo spoooky?
Seriously, there are dozens of books on this list, I’ll never finish.
Continue reading “October TBR: Stretch Goal City”
Writing from the Closet
My very first therapist once asked about my sexuality.
I told her I was queerer than most people but still considered myself more-or-less straight.
Yes, I thought women were pretty in a strictly heterosexual way. Romantically and sexually, though, I only liked dudes.
At the time, I meant it.
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The LGBTQ+ Rep Book Tag
Happy Pride Sunday!
Friday the 26th marked the 5th anniversary of the Obergefell vs. Hodges decision that made marriage equality a reality in the US.
This anniversary is a bright spot in a difficult time.
Another bright spot: I found my new favorite book tag.
Support Black Authors: #BlackoutBestSellerList
Perhaps you’ve seen the hashtags #BlackoutBestsellerList or #BlackPublishingPower on Twitter and Instagram.
If not, here’s a quick summary. Continue reading “Support Black Authors: #BlackoutBestSellerList”
Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag
Hello! It’s the middle of the year!
My mind is goo!
Time for a freak-out.
2 June 2 Release Day
Good news! Four excellent books are making their debuts today!
Consider supporting Black authors by purchasing one of these books! Continue reading “2 June 2 Release Day”
The Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus Character Book Tag
I missed the Percy Jackson train.
I read maybe half of the first book when it came out and spent years trying to find a DVD copy of the Logan Lerman film adaptation.
Other than that, I have no knowledge of the series. Continue reading “The Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus Character Book Tag”
Books and Bakes Book Tag
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